Job Description
Job description
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Departmental Promotional Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER
Y8044K
FILING START DATE
October 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., PT –
Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Assists in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care programs of a major area of the hospital.
• Assists in coordinating the operation of the hospital with other divisions of the Department of Health Services, other County departments, and outside agencies.
• Serves as liaison with medical, nursing and support services to develop and effectively implement plans for patient care.
• Conducts operational studies to recommend adjustments in the organization, staffing, systems and procedures.
• Conducts special investigations and participates on committees considering and developing recommendations for the solution of problems having hospital-wide impact.
• Develops plans for reorganization or decentralization of hospital services; and supervises the implementation of the plans and respective changes.
• Represents the unit administrator on various hospital committees.
• Meets with division heads regarding handling of operational problems; answers questions and provides information regarding departmental and County procedures and policies.
• Recommends space allocations for assigned areas and activities; analyzes and approves proposed space remodeling; coordinates implementation of space changes or move.
• May supervise the work of a small administrative or hospital support staff.
• Develops and controls the annual budget for the assigned area.
• Develops managerial skills of line managers and supervisors in the hospital.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Develops policies and procedures for the effective operation of hospital services in the assigned areas; initiates corrective action if services do not meet established standards.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year of administrative experience with responsibilities in assisting higher management level in the management and coordination of supporting services for patient care programs in a health care facility at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Hospital Administrator III or higher.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
• Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator III in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care program of a large area of the hospital.
Out-Of-Class Experience:
Employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements must describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also required to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and/or performance evaluations in order to receive credit for out-of-class experience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:
• Additional points will be given to candidates who have experience in excess of the selection requirements.
• Master’s degree in Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Care Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field from an accredited institution
To receive credit for a master’s degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution to your application at the time of filing or email the document to [email protected] within 7 calendar days from application filing date.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two parts.
Part I: An evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 50%.
Part II: An Appraisal of Promotability designed to evaluate Analytical and Decision-Making Ability, Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills, Leadership Ability, Planning and Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, and Verbal/Written Communication & Comprehension, weighted 50%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services, as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.
• We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made.
• Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Hilary Hocking, at [email protected] within fifteen (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 869-7124
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst
[email protected]
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Departmental Promotional Job Opportunity
EXAM NUMBER
Y8044K
FILING START DATE
October 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., PT –
Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.
THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Assists in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care programs of a major area of the hospital.
• Assists in coordinating the operation of the hospital with other divisions of the Department of Health Services, other County departments, and outside agencies.
• Serves as liaison with medical, nursing and support services to develop and effectively implement plans for patient care.
• Conducts operational studies to recommend adjustments in the organization, staffing, systems and procedures.
• Conducts special investigations and participates on committees considering and developing recommendations for the solution of problems having hospital-wide impact.
• Develops plans for reorganization or decentralization of hospital services; and supervises the implementation of the plans and respective changes.
• Represents the unit administrator on various hospital committees.
• Meets with division heads regarding handling of operational problems; answers questions and provides information regarding departmental and County procedures and policies.
• Recommends space allocations for assigned areas and activities; analyzes and approves proposed space remodeling; coordinates implementation of space changes or move.
• May supervise the work of a small administrative or hospital support staff.
• Develops and controls the annual budget for the assigned area.
• Develops managerial skills of line managers and supervisors in the hospital.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Develops policies and procedures for the effective operation of hospital services in the assigned areas; initiates corrective action if services do not meet established standards.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year of administrative experience with responsibilities in assisting higher management level in the management and coordination of supporting services for patient care programs in a health care facility at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Assistant Hospital Administrator III or higher.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
• Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator III in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists in the administration of a large County hospital, by managing and coordinating the supporting services for patient care program of a large area of the hospital.
Out-Of-Class Experience:
Employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements must describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also required to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and/or performance evaluations in order to receive credit for out-of-class experience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:
• Additional points will be given to candidates who have experience in excess of the selection requirements.
• Master’s degree in Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health Care Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field from an accredited institution
To receive credit for a master’s degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution to your application at the time of filing or email the document to [email protected] within 7 calendar days from application filing date.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two parts.
Part I: An evaluation of education and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 50%.
Part II: An Appraisal of Promotability designed to evaluate Analytical and Decision-Making Ability, Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills, Leadership Ability, Planning and Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, and Verbal/Written Communication & Comprehension, weighted 50%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services, as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected], as well as [email protected], and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.
• We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made.
• Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
• Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst, Hilary Hocking, at [email protected] within fifteen (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password my erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Please refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 869-7124
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst
[email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The ASSISTANT HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR IV position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in California offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
